Hi guys 
I've had my chinchilla for 7 months now and he's 2 years old. He came from a person's home, he was born there but the person is not a breeder.
What I want to know is how can you tell if a chinchilla is really bonded to you?
Of course, I know the bond will strengthen over time. I'd just like to know what normal behavior comes from chinchillas who have a loving and trusting relationship with their owner. Maybe a time comparison would help too, as I've only had him for 7 months.
Idk if my boy would be considered "cuddly". When he's in his cage all drowsy he'll let me pet him and give him scritches and love everywhere. However once he's out he gets all hyper and either wants to go back in his cage or wants to run around.
He does stay still in my arms, but its only ever for a few minutes. Its so sweet when he does though! When he's in his cage I can scoop him out no problem, he'll easily climb onto my arms and come outside to me as well. Outside of his cage when he's on play mode, he lets me catch him and pick him up with no fuss most of the time. He'll come sit on me for a bit to get cuddles in before running off again. He'll climb on me and use me as furniture and an elevator. We have this thing where if he cant climb somewhere he'll look at me because he knows I'll help him up.
Apparently he doesn't like others. He barks and tries to nip at my boyfriend sometimes, other times he's perfectly loving with him. Same thing with my mom, mostly he tries to get away when she tries to hold him and since he has one eye he turns his blind side to her lol.
Does this sound like he's bonded to me? If not, what can I do to make him feel closer to me?
Thanks guys, I'd really like to hear about how your chins act with you too!
I've had my chinchilla for 7 months now and he's 2 years old. He came from a person's home, he was born there but the person is not a breeder.
What I want to know is how can you tell if a chinchilla is really bonded to you?
Of course, I know the bond will strengthen over time. I'd just like to know what normal behavior comes from chinchillas who have a loving and trusting relationship with their owner. Maybe a time comparison would help too, as I've only had him for 7 months.
Idk if my boy would be considered "cuddly". When he's in his cage all drowsy he'll let me pet him and give him scritches and love everywhere. However once he's out he gets all hyper and either wants to go back in his cage or wants to run around.
He does stay still in my arms, but its only ever for a few minutes. Its so sweet when he does though! When he's in his cage I can scoop him out no problem, he'll easily climb onto my arms and come outside to me as well. Outside of his cage when he's on play mode, he lets me catch him and pick him up with no fuss most of the time. He'll come sit on me for a bit to get cuddles in before running off again. He'll climb on me and use me as furniture and an elevator. We have this thing where if he cant climb somewhere he'll look at me because he knows I'll help him up.
Apparently he doesn't like others. He barks and tries to nip at my boyfriend sometimes, other times he's perfectly loving with him. Same thing with my mom, mostly he tries to get away when she tries to hold him and since he has one eye he turns his blind side to her lol.
Does this sound like he's bonded to me? If not, what can I do to make him feel closer to me?
Thanks guys, I'd really like to hear about how your chins act with you too!
